im·post
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impost
noun (2)Definition of impost (Entry 2 of 2)
: a block, capital, or molding from which an arch springs — see arch illustration
Synonyms for impost
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- assessment,
- duty,
- imposition,
- levy,
- tax
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impost. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of impost was in 1568
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